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NASA's Artemis 2 moon astronauts are 'fortunate' to have a private space toilet — Apollo crews pooped in plastic bags
By Mike Wall published
The Apollo astronauts peed into roll-on cuffs and pooped into plastic bags in the presence of their crewmates, but the Artemis 2 spaceflyers will have access to a bona fide bathroom.

'It's all I think about': Artemis 2 commander Reid Wiseman is zeroed in on historic moon mission
By Elizabeth Howell, Tariq Malik published
NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, commander Artemis 2, the first moon mission in more than 50 years, says his crew will do his best to get the job done well.

Making Canadian history: Artemis 2 astronaut Jeremy Hansen is ready for his epic moon mission
By Elizabeth Howell, Tariq Malik published
Jeremy Hansen grew up in a world with no Canadian astronauts. Soon, the Artemis 2 crewmate wil become the first person from his country to fly around the moon.

'We're all on this journey together:' Who are the Artemis 2 astronauts launching to the moon?
By Elizabeth Howell published
Four astronauts. Two countries. One destination: the moon.

'An incredible privilege and responsibility': Artemis 2's Christina Koch is ready to become the 1st woman to fly around the moon
By Elizabeth Howell, Josh Dinner published
"We are firing on all cylinders."

Artemis 2 astronauts arrive at Kennedy Space Center ahead of NASA's historic launch around the moon
By Josh Dinner published
The Astronauts for NASA's Artemis 2 mission to fly around the moon have arrived at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, just five days before their historic mission is scheduled to lift off.

'For All Mankind' season 5: Release date & how to watch Apple TV's alt-history space show
By Jeff Spry published
'We will not back down! It's high time we bring Mars back under control.'

'For All Mankind' is confirmed for season 6, but it'll be the final mission for Apple TV's incredible space show
By Jeff Spry published
“We're thrilled to have the opportunity to finish the story the way we’ve always hoped”

Rattling the Roman Space Telescope | Space photo of the day for March 26, 2026
By Brett Tingley published
NASA released a new image of its next-generation Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope undertaking testing to simulate vibrations experienced during launch.

Like 'accelerating from stationary to supersonic flight': Europe's Hera probe boosts speed, stays on course for November asteroid rendezvous
By Andrew Jones published
Europe's Hera spacecraft has completed a major deep-space maneuver, setting it on course to rendezvous late this year with the asteroid system targeted by NASA's DART mission back in 2022.
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